Abstract: A light weight panel for use in modular and free standing office landscaping systems. The panels form free standing partitions which can be rearranged and assembled into space divider or partition systems. Panels can be interconnected and positioned in a variety of ways relative to adjacent panels via posts and/or special connectors. The panels are constructed with perimeter frame members along each edge, the perimeter frame members being inter-connected with the vertical frame members by corner connectors. The corner connectors have protrusions which engage hollow cavities in the ends of the frame members. The perimeter frame members incorporate formations to secure panel fabric and trim as desired. An inter-panel connection system cooperates with the corner connectors to provide an easy to assemble but rigid partition system.

Abstract: A light weight, upholstered panel for use in modular and free standing office landscaping systems. The panels form free standing partitions which can be rearranged and assembled into an office system. Panels can be interconnected and positioned over a range of angles relative to adjacent panels. The panel core is composed of a light weight composite structural material with perimeter frame members along each edge. Each frame member has the same cross-section along its length. The horizontal perimeter horizontal frame members are inter-connected with the vertical frame members by corner connectors. The corner connectors have protrusions which engage hollow cavities in the ends of the frame members. The perimeter frame acts to transfer loads imposed on the panel to the structural core. The perimeter frame members incorporate formations to secure the panel fabric, trim and the inter-panel connection system in place and provide recesses for fasteners and support hardware.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition and a method for its manufacture, from fruit of the genus Actinidia. Compositions according to the present invention often exhibit an unusual characteristic in that they undergo a viscosity increase when subjected to a shearing force, or a combination of shearing and aeration. The composition, possesses differences with comparable compositions obtained by other fruit products and thus represents a useful alternative thereto. However, the unusual property of viscosity increase makes the composition suitable as a replacement for many dairy products. Disclosed are several examples of the use of a composition in this role including its use in the preparation of non-dairy food products, including mayonnaise and a soft serve ice-cream product, which emulates dairy equivalents.